Ever a kind and thoughtful person, in his last few days he told loved ones that if there was to be a celebration of life, it needed to be a musical one. A fundraiser for the University of Ottawa Heart…

Canadian rock and blues singer Sass Jordan, one of the most distinctive voices to emerge from Canada’s rock scene, has died at the age of 63.

Jordan died on October 2, 2026, surrounded by her family. Her death was announced…

Joe Bonamassa has weighed in on one of the biggest debates currently facing the music industry: the growing use of artificial intelligence and what it means for working musicians.

During a recent interview with Blues Rock Review at Eric Clapton’s…

Krissy Matthews is taking GUITARMANIA back on the road in 2027 with Eric Gales, Eric Steckel, Russell Marsden, Pablo van de Poel, Oskar Logi, Philipp “Phipu” Gerber and Rory Evans. Running April 22 through May 15, the European tour brings…

The Blood Brothers featuring Mike Zito and Albert Casatiglia, return with their sophomore album, ‘Help Yourself’, their most explosive album yet, out September 19, 2025 on Gulf Coast Records.

A studio album that captures the powerhouse energy that defines Blood…

The 5th Annual "CAPITAL BLUES REVUE" at The Capital Fair -was an entertaining afternoon and evening of LIVE BLUES presented by the Ottawa Blues Society ...

Check out this year's stellar lineup of talented local & regional blues artists -…

Now, at the age of 81, the veteran bluesman’s place amongst the all-time greats is beyond doubt….

The legendary guitarist Robin Trower will release his new album ‘Shine’. The announcement is accompanied by the new single Live Your Time, including…

Canadian singer-songwriter Erin McCallum has released her new album, Full Spread. Featuring nine original compositions, the record highlights her distinctive songwriting while drawing inspiration from blues, Americana, folk, country, R&B and roots music.

Rather than adhering to a single style…

The Allman Betts Family Revival celebrates a decade of music with its 2026 “A Decade of Revival” tour. Devon Allman and Duane Betts will be joined by Robert Randolph, Judith Hill, Luther Dickinson, Jimmy Hall, Larry McCray and many more…

Robert Plant is set to receive the Americana Music Association’s Lifetime Achievement Award at the 25th Annual Americana Honors & Awards.  The ceremony takes place on Wednesday, September 16, at Nashville’s historic Ryman Auditorium, as part of AMERICANAFEST.  Read more…

Rock & Blues Muse is pleased to premiere Sherri Harding’s new video “Bad Weather,” from her acclaimed album Storyland out now via Instant Replay Music. The video was created by Christopher Cooper, the son of album producer and songwriter Dick…

The Open Air Blues Festival Brezoi began one day early with the Romanian National Blues Contest 2026. Eleven bands took the stage beneath the mountains of Brezoi, competing for the opportunity to represent Romania at the 2027 European Blues Challenge…

By Hal Horowitz

When the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame was looking to fill the harmonica spot for their tribute to the great Paul Butterfield in 2015, they had their pick of dozens of talented blowers who would have…

By Tom Scarborough

In the early evening of May 6, Lachy Doley stood alone on the stage of the Royal Albert Hall, peering out at the opulent, empty Victorian era theater, where in a few hours he would be taking…

Samantha Martin & Delta Sugar proves on ‘A Beautiful Buzz’ why the Canadian band has become one of today’s strongest soul and blues acts. These live recordings capture raw energy, powerful vocals and a band firing on all cylinders.

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